The Consular Passport and Visa (CPV) Division of the Ministry of External Affairs is responsible for the issuance of the Indian Passport to Indian Citizens. Passports are issued to Indian citizens from 30 locations across the country and 163 Indian missions abroad.
All information pertaining to the issuance of Passports can be availed from the Central website passport.gov.in. All the Passport officeslocated in India have an online Status Enquiry Service , whereby one can check the status of a passport application by entering the File Reference Number available in the receipt. Applicants can also avail the facility to submit their grievances online, in case there are any.
How to Apply For a Passport
To apply for a fresh Passport, re-issue of Passports/ issue of Passports in lieu of lost & damaged Passports and for miscellaneous services, obtain the relevant Passport Application Form from any of the Passport Offices or the designated Speed Post centers or any of the designated outlets in your city. The Passport Application Form can also be downloaded by clicking here.
Click here for the detailed eligibility rules and instructions for filling up the form.
The carefully filled up Application Form has to be submitted, along with proof of residence, proof of date of birth, personal particulars form (if applicable), 'No Objection Certificate' (in case of Government of Public Sector Employees), necessary affidavits and other supporting documents at any of following locations, under the jurisdiction of which the applicant is presently residing:
- Across the counter of the Passport office
- At the Speed Post centers
- District Passport Cells
- Passport Collection Centers
For further information and details, kindly visit the central website of the Passport Office.
How to apply for a Passport in India
The process of getting an India passport has been simplified. By following the instructions provided you can plan ahead and get your passport quickly and hassle-free. The Regional Passport Offices issues it, after checking the relevant papers submitted and police verification. It usually takes 25 –30 days to get a regular passport.
Things You'll Need
- 6 passport size photos(3.5 X3.5 cm)
- age proof certificate (those born after Jan 26th ’89 must MCH birth certificate, or Domicile certificate from any Educational institute or an affidavit duly notarized)
- 3 documents for Proof of residence (ration card, water bill, electricity bill, voter’s card, letter issued by income tax dept. or bank account)
Steps
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The application can be obtained for Rs.10/- from, regional passport office or legal publication institutes
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A personal letter from the applicant along with the required documents can be submitted even through a representative.
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A token must be obtained while submitting the application and according to the number the application is accepted.
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Applications are accepted in head post offices and speed post offices. On line facility is also available.
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PASSPORT FOR MINORS Approval letter from parents is mandatory while applying for a passport for a minor Birth certificate and proof of residence and Xerox copy of the passport of either of the parents are to be submitted along with the application
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INSTANT PASSPORT (TATKAL) In cases of urgency “Tatkal” scheme can be applied A letter of endorsement of the identity of the applicant, by Govt. Secretary or Police Commissioner is mandatory for Tatkal(instant) Passport. Even MROs or Circle Inspectors can give a letter to that effect with a Xerox copy of the photo identity cards. The charges for Tatkal- Rs.1500/- additional fee.
Tips
The tarrifs are as follows:
- (TARIFF) Passport (valid for 10 years) Rs.1000-00
- Minor Passport Rs. 600-00 Expiry renewal Rs. 1000-00
- Duplicate (when lost) Rs. 2500-00
- Tatkal scheme Rs. 1500-00
Caution
Beware of using brokers or agents for getting your passport! Quite often you will end paying more money and you might not receive your passport any sooner!
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